ITTC Project

RFID Tag Analysis and Trade Studies

Project Award Date: 06-29-2005

Description

This project will focus on the discovery and operational testing of small RFID tags to determine their availability and compare their operational capabilities. ITTC researchers will conduct market research to determine the availability of small passive and semi-active RFID tags and to evaluate their operational performance characteristics. A report shall be generated to describe the physical properties of the tags, where they may be purchased, how much they cost (in small quantities), identify the pros and cons of each tag type, and document the performance characteristics of tags/antennas when in free space or mounted on various materials.

Investigators

The
Information and Telecommunication Technology Center at the
University of Kansas has developed several assistance policies
that enhance interactions between the Center and local,
Kansas, or national companies.

ITTC
assistance includes initial free consulting (normally one to
five hours). If additional support is needed, ITTC will offer
one of the following approaches:

Sponsored
Research Agreement

Individuals
and organizations can enter into agreements with KUCR/ITTC and
provide funds for sponsored research to be performed at ITTC
with the assistance of faculty, staff and students.

Licensing
and Royalty/Equity Agreement

An
ITTC goal is the development of investment-grade technologies
for transfer to, and marketing by, local, Kansas, and national
businesses. To enhance this process, the Center has developed
flexible policies that allow for licensing, royalty, and
equity arrangements to meet both the needs of ITTC and the
company.

Commercialization
Development

Companies
with a technology need that can be satisfied with ITTC's
resources can look to us for assistance. We can develop a
relationship with interested partners that will provide for
the development of a technology suited for commercialization.

ITTC
Resource Access

ITTC
resources, including computers and software systems, may be
made available to Kansas companies in accordance with the
Center's mission and applicable Regents and University
policies.